Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Avocado Crema

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-17 · Updated 2026-04-17

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Juicy chicken breasts baked with fresh herbs and topped with a creamy avocado sauce, perfect for a satisfying keto dinner. This Mediterranean-inspired keto recipe (low-carb), ready in about 40 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, fresh parsley, fresh thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 (6 oz each, boneless, skinless) chicken breasts
3 tbsp, finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tbsp, finely chopped fresh thyme
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp olive oil
1 large, pitted avocado
2 oz, softened cream cheese
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 375°F. Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels, then rub with 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Step 2: Mix parsley, thyme, garlic powder, and remaining 1 tbsp olive oil in a small bowl. Press mixture evenly onto both sides of each chicken breast.
Step 3: Place chicken in a baking dish and bake for 22-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and edges are golden.
Step 4: While chicken bakes, scoop avocado flesh into a blender. Add cream cheese, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until completely smooth and creamy.
Step 5: Serve chicken topped with avocado crema, drizzling any excess sauce from the blender over the dish.